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When you think of the iconic late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, the production’s photography probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind. However, since the show’s inception, attention to detail and fantastic imagery has been a driving force in cementing its public appeal. The woman behind the camera, Mary Ellen Matthews, takes a moment […]
When faced with identical circumstances, no two photographers come up with the same solution. Every artist has an eye of their own, and this particular exercise shows just how different someone else’s view of the world can be. Photographers Ruby James, Irene Rudnyk, Derrick Freske, and Jessica Kobeissi each challenged one another to a fairly straightforward assignment. Using just a […]
Unfortunately for the more adventurous photographers among us, most lighting equipment was not made for hanging over rushing rivers or balancing on rocks, but Zach Gray shows us how to get the job done with a minimum of sketchiness: Locations come in all different shapes and sizes, some of which are difficult to get to or […]
As a portrait photographer, you probably shudder every time someone walks through your studio door wearing prescription eyeglasses. Perfecting the angle of the light on the subject’s face to ensure that your camera doesn’t pick up any glare is a struggle. But once you finish watching this video tutorial, you’ll no longer be fearful of photographing subjects who […]
If you’ve spent much time post processing your photographs, you’ve come across the tone curve. Found in a number of the most widely used editing programs, it can be used to control brightness, contrast, and color channels precisely. But do you know how the tone curve actually works? Everything you’ll ever need to know is provided in […]
While most amateur photographers rely on the camera’s viewfinder to access their shots, there are some very real benefits to tethering to a computer screen instead. Not convinced? Check out the video below by pro photographer Vanessa Joy where she does an on location tethered shoot: 1. Convenience Tethering, or using a cable to load […]
Ever wonder what’s happening just beyond our perception? Timelapse photographer Sam Forencich has begun to explore the subtleties in light and color that lie just beyond our eyesight: With a Nikon D750 and Canon 5D Mark II converted to capture infrared wavelengths, Forencich has captured hours of surreal, psychedelic footage of the roads and landscapes he holds […]
Train rides offer something special for travelers. Traveling by rail means you’re not in a hurry; you have enough time to go step by step, city by city. It seems that the days when the masses traveled by train have passed. Still, some students and young people looking for adventure choose this path. See what […]
Any landscape photographer knows that getting the perfect shot isn’t just a given. It takes a whole lot of patience and, sometimes, a lot of trips back to the same location to shoot the same thing under different lighting conditions. You and your camera are only part of the equation—Mother Nature has to meet you […]
Looking to do something different with your photographs? Getting new looks can be as easy as picking up a piece of glass and seeing how it changes the way your camera picks up light. With this informative video, photographer Mathieu Stern offers a few materials that any photographer looking to experiment can easily find: Short Triangular Prism Cost: $5 When […]
